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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the language in the novel really is beyond the bounds of decency
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as in confines
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
colored outside the bounds of the drawing
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
being bounded on all sides by the Alps has helped Switzerland maintain its neutrality
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as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
I am bound and determined to write a novel before I turn 30
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Recent Examples of bound
Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
After catching a ball for a first down, Hill was pushed out of bounds, and his knee appeared to be bent awkwardly.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The area is a rough triangle bounded by the 12th Street viaduct to the south, the Union Pacific Railroad tracks to the north, Santa Fe Street to the east and Liberty Street to the west.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
And to date, no one has improved on your lower bound.
—Rachel Crowell, Quanta Magazine, 28 July 2025
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Noun
The eight-time Pro Bowler had just caught a 10-yard pass when Jets safety Malachi Moore tackled him out of bounds, twisting his leg underneath him.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
After catching a ball for a first down, Hill was pushed out of bounds, and his knee appeared to be bent awkwardly.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Elephants moved silently in the distance, and a herd of impala bounded across the plain, skittish but unconcerned with us.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The area is a rough triangle bounded by the 12th Street viaduct to the south, the Union Pacific Railroad tracks to the north, Santa Fe Street to the east and Liberty Street to the west.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
When hurt, damage received is channeled to bound foes.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
And to date, no one has improved on your lower bound.
—Rachel Crowell, Quanta Magazine, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bound
Adjective
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Carman is determined to keep expanding her work and wants every first responder to have access to a therapy dog.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The vehicle will primarily drive pre-determined routes, act as a visual crime deterrent and display key messages to the community from its windows.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman have been drafted in at centre-half, through no fault of Fabian Schar and Dan Burn, and have been resolute.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Takaichi has promised to be a resolute leader, but will need to learn the art of compromise while juggling priorities and trade-offs on domestic policies.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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Another plan for the Excelsior Club While the council seems intent on moving forward with Kennedy’s revitalization plans, The Charlotte Museum of History’s CEO would like to save the building.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the meantime, Simmons — in his first season at FIU — is intent on upgrading his roster for 2026.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Bound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bound. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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